{"id":7136,"date":"2026-05-30T05:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T05:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadworksprint.com\/?page_id=7136"},"modified":"2026-06-05T04:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T04:27:15","slug":"printing-glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leadworksprint.com\/fr\/printing-resources\/printing-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Printing Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7136\" class=\"elementor elementor-7136\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-013bba6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"013bba6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8153e4d glossary elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8153e4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"glossary\" 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This revised glossary explains commonly used terms in printing, materials, finishing, binding, and production using concise and practical industry language.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"divider\"><span>\u25a1<\/span><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"visual\">\n      <div class=\"letter-stack\">\n        <div class=\"letter-card\">A<\/div>\n        <div class=\"letter-card\">B<\/div>\n        <div class=\"letter-card\">C<\/div>\n        <div class=\"letter-card\">P<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"glossary-visual-copy\">A practical reference for printing, materials, binding, finishing, packaging, and production terms.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"alpha-nav\"><a href=\"#pg-letter-A\">A<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-B\">B<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-C\">C<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-D\">D<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-E\">E<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-F\">F<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-G\">G<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-H\">H<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-I\">I<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-J\">J<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-K\">K<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-L\">L<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-M\">M<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-O\">O<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-P\">P<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-R\">R<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-S\">S<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-T\">T<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-U\">U<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-V\">V<\/a><a href=\"#pg-letter-W\">W<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"note\">Use this glossary as a quick reference when preparing specifications, reviewing quotations, or discussing production details.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-A\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">A<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"a\">A<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Acid-free Paper<\/td><td>Paper with a neutral pH designed for long-term durability and reduced yellowing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Against the Grain<\/td><td>Printing or folding perpendicular to the paper grain direction.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aqueous Coating<\/td><td>Water-based coating applied for surface protection and improved appearance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AQL<\/td><td>Acceptable Quality Limit used for print and packaging quality inspection standards.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-B\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">B<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"b\">B<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Bitmap<\/td><td>Image made from pixels rather than vector paths.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black and White<\/td><td>Single-color image reproduction, usually grayscale.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bleed<\/td><td>Artwork extending beyond the trim line, typically 3 mm or 1\/8 inch.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blind Stamp<\/td><td>Embossing or debossing without foil or ink.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Book Block<\/td><td>The bound interior pages before the cover is attached.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bulk<\/td><td>Thickness of paper relative to its weight.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-C\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">C<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"c\">C<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>C1S \/ C2S<\/td><td>Coated one side or coated two sides paper or board.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Case Binding<\/td><td>Hardcover binding method using a rigid outer case.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CMYK<\/td><td>The four process colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coated Paper<\/td><td>Paper with a coated surface for sharper printing results.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color Bar<\/td><td>Color control strip used to monitor print consistency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer to Plate (CTP)<\/td><td>Direct transfer of digital files to printing plates without film.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crop Marks<\/td><td>Marks showing where printed sheets will be trimmed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custom Insert<\/td><td>Paperboard or foam structure used to secure products inside packaging.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-D\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">D<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"d\">D<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>DAP<\/td><td>Delivered at Place shipping term including transport to destination.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deboss<\/td><td>Pressed-in recessed impression on paper or cover material.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deckled Edge<\/td><td>Decorative uneven paper edge designed to create a handmade appearance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Die Cut<\/td><td>Custom-shaped cutting using a metal die.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Proof<\/td><td>Inkjet or laser proof used for layout and color checking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dot Gain<\/td><td>Expansion of halftone dots during printing that affects image detail.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DPI<\/td><td>Dots per inch used to measure image resolution.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duotone<\/td><td>Image printed using two colors for enhanced tonal range.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-E\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">E<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"e\">E<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Emboss<\/td><td>Raised impression created on paper or cover surfaces.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End Papers<\/td><td>Sheets connecting the book block to a hardcover case.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EPS<\/td><td>Vector-based file format commonly used for logos and illustrations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extent<\/td><td>Total page count or components included in a project.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-F\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">F<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"f\">F<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Film Lamination<\/td><td>Protective plastic film applied in gloss, matte, or soft touch finishes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flood Varnish<\/td><td>Varnish applied across the entire printed surface.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marquage \u00e0 chaud<\/td><td>Application of metallic or pigment foil using heat and pressure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Folio<\/td><td>Printed page number.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSC<\/td><td>Forest Stewardship Council certification for responsibly sourced paper.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>French Fold<\/td><td>Folded page or jacket construction creating closed outer edges.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-G\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">G<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"g\">G<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Gatefold<\/td><td>Fold-out page extending beyond the standard trim size.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tranches dor\u00e9es<\/td><td>Decorative metallic foil or colored finish applied to book or card edges.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pelliculage brillant<\/td><td>Shiny protective film enhancing color vibrancy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GSM<\/td><td>Grams per square meter, the standard measurement for paper weight.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grayscale<\/td><td>Image composed only of black and gray tones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gutter<\/td><td>Inner margin area near the spine between facing pages.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-H\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">H<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"h\">H<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Halftone<\/td><td>Image reproduced using dots to simulate continuous tones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardcover<\/td><td>Book format using rigid board covers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head and Tail Bands<\/td><td>Decorative cloth strips attached to the spine ends of hardcover books.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-I\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">I<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"i\">I<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Imposition<\/td><td>Arrangement of pages for correct printing and folding sequence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ISBN<\/td><td>International Standard Book Number used for book identification.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-J\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">J<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"j\">J<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Jacket<\/td><td>Protective printed cover wrapped around a hardcover book.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JPEG<\/td><td>Compressed image format commonly used for digital graphics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-K\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">K<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"k\">K<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>K<\/td><td>Abbreviation for black ink in CMYK printing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kiss Cut<\/td><td>Cutting only the top layer of sticker material without cutting the backing sheet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-L\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">L<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"l\">L<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Landscape<\/td><td>Horizontal page orientation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leaf<\/td><td>Single sheet in a book consisting of two pages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linen Texture<\/td><td>Embossed paper texture resembling woven fabric.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LPI<\/td><td>Lines per inch used to measure halftone screen resolution.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-M\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">M<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"m\">M<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Makeready<\/td><td>Press setup process before production printing begins.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock Up<\/td><td>Physical sample showing structure, size, and design placement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moir\u00e9<\/td><td>Unwanted pattern caused by overlapping screen angles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-O\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">O<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"o\">O<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Offset Printing<\/td><td>Commercial printing process transferring ink from plate to blanket to paper.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opacity<\/td><td>Ability of paper to prevent show-through from the reverse side.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overprint<\/td><td>Printing one ink color directly over another.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-P\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">P<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"p\">P<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Pantone (PMS)<\/td><td>Standardized spot color matching system.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PDF<\/td><td>Preferred print-ready file format for production.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reliure dos carr\u00e9 coll\u00e9<\/td><td>Binding method using glue along the spine edge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pixel<\/td><td>Smallest unit in a digital image.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PLC<\/td><td>Printed laminated case used for hardcover covers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preflight<\/td><td>Technical check of print files before production.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PUR Binding<\/td><td>High-strength adhesive binding using polyurethane reactive glue.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-R\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">R<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"r\">R<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Alignment accuracy between printed colors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>Level of image detail measured in DPI or PPI.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGB<\/td><td>Red, green, and blue color mode used for digital displays.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RIP<\/td><td>Raster Image Processor converting files for printing output.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-S\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">S<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"s\">S<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Saddle Stitch<\/td><td>Binding with staples through the folded spine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scuff-free Lamination<\/td><td>Protective matte laminate resistant to scratches and fingerprints.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sheet-fed Press<\/td><td>Press using individual sheets instead of paper rolls.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Signature<\/td><td>Large printed sheet folded into multiple pages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silkscreen Printing<\/td><td>Printing method pushing ink through mesh screens.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soft Touch Lamination<\/td><td>Velvety laminate providing a premium tactile feel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soy-based Ink<\/td><td>Environmentally friendly ink made with vegetable oils.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vernis s\u00e9lectif UV<\/td><td>Gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La reliure spirale<\/td><td>Binding using a continuous plastic or wire coil.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SWOP<\/td><td>Industry specifications for web offset printing standards.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-T\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">T<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"t\">T<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Template<\/td><td>Production guide showing dimensions, bleed, and safe areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TIFF<\/td><td>High-quality image format commonly used for printing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tip-in<\/td><td>Separately inserted page glued into a book.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trap<\/td><td>Slight overlap between colors to avoid white gaps during printing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trim Size<\/td><td>Final finished size after cutting.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-U\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">U<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"u\">U<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Uncoated Paper<\/td><td>Paper without surface coating, offering a natural texture.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UV Coating<\/td><td>High-gloss coating cured instantly with ultraviolet light.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-V\">\n    <div class=\"letter-heading\">\n      <span class=\"letter-badge\">V<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"v\">V<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <table class=\"term-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody><tr><td>Varnish<\/td><td>Liquid coating applied for protection or visual enhancement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vector Art<\/td><td>Scalable artwork created with mathematical paths instead of pixels.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"glossary-group\" id=\"pg-letter-W\">\n    <div 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